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India plans a $2.2B bet on carbon capture and storage
The plan targets power, steel, cement, refineries and chemicals over the next five years, India’s finance minister said.
Argentina fires ravage Patagonia forests, fueling criticism of Milei
The crisis has reignited anger toward President Javier Milei, whose harsh austerity drive has slashed spending on programs and agencies that not only work to combat fires but also protect parks.
Sicilian town on cliff edge as massive storm triggers landslides
Italy’s civil protection agency said two landslides hit the town of Niscemi after torrential rain, impacting the local road network, damaging buildings and disrupting essential services.
DOE scientists blasted climate report ordered up by boss
Secretary Chris Wright handpicked five climate contrarians to write about global warming. Department experts pushed back on the findings.
Connecticut reveals details about every property's climate risk
The state is the first to display damage history and future risk. An ad blitz aims to increase awareness and promote flood insurance.
New Hampshire considers classifying fossil fuels as ‘green energy’
The state's largest utility opposes the Republican proposal, which echoes bills passed in other states.
Plan to relax fuel efficiency standards sparks safety debate
Critics warn it could spur automakers to build bigger and more dangerous vehicles.
New York lawmakers grapple with data center demand
There’s clear interest from Democrats to take some steps to address potential demand for data centers in New York but no clear consensus.
Germany pledges swift climate action after loss in top court
The government will present plans by the end of March “to remedy all the shortcomings of the old climate-protection program,” an official said.
Trump’s Greenland threats put crucial climate research at risk
The scientific work is critical to understanding climate change, not just in the polar region but on a global scale.
Data firms bet regulation will revive market for climate tools
Global rules that compel companies to disclose their emissions footprint or climate-related risks were weakened or delayed in the past year.
Trump moves to override local rules in post-disaster rebuilding
A new rule by the Small Business Administration allows federal officials to waive state and local permitting requirements for disaster loan recipients, raising alarms about a broader federal power grab.
Legal concerns beset EPA’s bid to repeal endangerment finding
President Donald Trump’s regulatory czar is shoring up language for the inevitable court battle.
Republican AGs want climate science removed from judicial manual
The attorneys general argue the new section in the reference manual "would be the final nail in the coffin of American-produced energy."
The West’s water war arrives in Washington
The Trump administration’s hands-off approach to the Colorado River fight has seven states careening toward a water and power crisis.
Hochul mulls climate law offramps, sparking pushback from fellow Democrats
The governor’s administration is discussing potential changes to the state’s climate mandates amid affordability and reliability concerns.
Virginia Democrats want Amazon to help pay for mass transit
State legislators have proposed new fees on retail deliveries to raise money for transportation. Big Tech is fighting back.
Private markets raised $230B over a decade for energy transition
Asset managers are betting that rising energy demand and the improving economics of renewables will continue to drive investment.
China’s $6.8T green finance boom seen advancing further
The advance of green finance in China is being spurred by a growing body of dozens of national policies supporting the sector.
Climate change worsened rains in southern Africa, study shows
Researchers found parts of South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe were hit with a year’s worth of rain in 10 days.
